Before 14 September, complete the shortlisted pre-examination and review the recommended readings. Day 1 assumes familiarity with basic epidemiology and One Health concepts; we build from there through applied sessions and field work.
What to read before you arrive
The week covers pathogen prioritisation, surveillance, AMR, risk communication, and field practice. Downloadable reading packs and slides live on the Resources page.
Core text
One Health foundations & pathogen prioritisation
Integrated health systems, surveillance priorities, and community engagement — aligned with Days 1–2 of the timetable.
Available on Resources
Supplementary
AMR and environmental surveillance
Antimicrobial resistance across sectors and wastewater surveillance concepts (Day 3).
Available on Resources
Methodology primer
Risk communication & field readiness
Community engagement frameworks and practical notes for supervised field visits (Days 1 & 4).
Available on Resources
What to bring
One Health is primarily classroom- and field-based — no heavy software setup required. Bring a laptop for online activities, note-taking, and group work if you have one.
Recommended
Laptop & charger
For the pre-examination, group work, and note-taking during sessions.
Any modern OS
Recommended
Field gear
Comfortable closed shoes, light rain layer, and sun protection for abattoir and poultry visits.
Required for Day 4
Required
Programme account
Complete the timed pre-examination after you receive your invitation. Use the same login for course materials.
Before travel
Pre-examination
Shortlisted applicants receive an invitation to complete the timed One Health pre-examination before travel. Confirmed participants gain full access to course materials.
Before you travel
Check your invitation email for login details. Complete the pre-examination in one sitting — contact info@g-wac.org if you cannot access your account.
Accept your invitation
Use the link in your invitation email to create or activate your G-WAC programme account.
Complete the pre-examination
The timed assessment is available once your invitation is confirmed. Plan a quiet hour before your travel date.
Download prep materials
Reading packs and slide decks are on the Resources page as they are published.
Review the schedule
Skim the week timetable so you know when field and lab days occur.
Field visit reminders
Open-toed shoes or sandals on abattoir and poultry visits
Missing the pre-examination deadline without contacting the programme office
Assuming all five days are classroom-only — Thu–Fri include off-campus visits
Recommended reading order
If time is limited, prioritise One Health foundations and pathogen prioritisation before AMR and surveillance readings.
Week 1 priority
Focus on these themes first:
One Health foundations
Pathogen prioritisation
Risk communication basics
Before Day 3
Then review:
AMR across sectors
Environmental / wastewater surveillance
Additional reading packs and field briefs are published on Resources as the programme progresses.